Cortez Journal

Local News

Suspect pleads guilty after shooting in Dolores

sentenced to 5-years behind bars

August 27, 2019

Local News

Mancos talks concurrent enrollment with PCC dean

board, staff share cost and scheduling issues

August 27, 2019

Local News

Gunnery Sgt. Scott Koppenhafer honored in Cortez as ‘Marine’s Marine’

Hundreds of residents, fellow Marines pay respects to Sgt. Scott Koppenhafer

August 26, 2019

Local News

Eli Tomac finishes strong in Indiana motocross to cap his championship season

from Cortez clinched the season championship last week

August 25, 2019

Local News

Montezuma-Cortez HR director Porter retires from education

decades in Re-1, assistant superintendent takes job at Ertel Funeral Home

August 24, 2019

Local News

Colorado Welcome Center hosting open house

invited to reacquaint themselves with center, see changes

August 23, 2019

Local News

Planning for Mesa Verde horse roundup continues

Agreement with National Mustang Association under review

August 23, 2019

Local News

Boyle Park weed treatment to stick with herbicides

Organic removal would require volunteers to help pull weeds

August 21, 2019

Professional Sports

Eli Tomac sweeps Budds Creek motocross, wins third consecutive title

Kawasaki rider from Cortez clinches title before final race

August 18, 2019

Local News

E-bikes tested on Phil’s World ATV trails

tour stays on motorized routes

August 17, 2019

Local News

Tipton visits Southwest Memorial

Congressman joins in conversation on health care challenges

August 14, 2019

Local News

Marine from Mancos, Colorado, dies after combat in Iraq

Koppenhaferdu1-i-syn He died after being injured during combat Saturday in Iraq, according to Maj. Kristin Tortorici, a communications officer with…

August 11, 2019

Sports

Tomac finishes fourth at Unadilla, still leads Musquin in series

from Cortez is off the podium for first time this season

August 11, 2019

Local News

Mesa Verde Country director joins state tourism committee

Kirkpatrick will help support rural tourism development

August 10, 2019

Local News

Cortez land use code update enters final phase

hearing set for September

August 9, 2019

Local News

July restaurant inspections: Gustavo’s, Zuma, Hong Kong, P&D …

July’s reminder: Wash those hands

August 9, 2019

Local News

Orchard project kicks off fundraiser

seeks infrastructure to revive apple economy

August 9, 2019

Local News

Re-1 upgrades school security

safety changes coming this year

August 8, 2019

Local News

Conservation Lands Foundation and Walmart Giving Award Grants to Southwest Colorado Canyons Alliance

Preserve America Youth Summit visit Escalante Pueblo in July 2019.Courtesy of Diane McBride Southwest Colorado Canyons Alliance has received grants…

August 6, 2019

Local News

State finds violations at Montezuma County Social Services

Ombudsman finds dozens of violations while investigating 15 cases

August 5, 2019

Local News

Mancos church to host immigration forum, documentary

‘We All Belong’ sponsored by Mancos Creative District

August 1, 2019

Local News

Memorial Rock damage repaired on Colorado 145

Natural disaster memorialized by Colorado governor

July 29, 2019

Local News

Southwest Memorial financial health improves

Turnaround effort is trending toward profitable 2019

July 28, 2019

Professional Sports

Tomac sweeps Washougal, widens lead in motocross series

heads into final three races of AMA series with a 50-point lead

July 27, 2019